Clinical Lead/Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team as a Veterinary Surgeon at Powderham Veterinary Group, where you'll contribute to clinical excellence and team development. Enjoy a 4-day working week, a culture of wellbeing and continuous professional development, and a competitive salary package with numerous benefits.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Coverage for professional memberships

Employer pension contributions

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon.
• Ability to manage a team and drive clinical standards.
• CPD and personal development encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support the Practice Director and nurture the veterinary team.
• Manage rota and support clinical team operations.
• Drive clinical standards and make key decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical standards

Client communication

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Ready for the Next Step in Your Veterinary Career?

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive team at Powderham Veterinary Group. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career by contributing to clinical excellence and team development. You will work closely with South Devon Veterinary Hospital & Kingsteignton Veterinary Group, with many opportunities for growth.

About the Role

In this leadership position, you will support the Practice Director in guiding the practice and nurturing our team. Responsibilities can be tailored based on the site and your interests, and may include:

• Rota management
• Supporting the clinical team
• Driving clinical standards and decision-making

We pride ourselves on excellent patient care and outstanding client communication—if these values resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you.

Work-Life Balance That Works for You

• 4-day working week for genuine work/life balance
• Based across 4 sites
• Participation in the weekend rota, shared evenly among the team

Fantastic Facilities & Supportive Team

You'll work in the beautiful South Devon area, close to Dartmoor and our beaches, surrounded by experienced and friendly colleagues.

• 3 satellite branches, each with its own established team and loyal clients
• Access to South Devon Veterinary Referrals with specialists in Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Cardiology, plus opportunities to develop our referral facilities
• A culture of support, wellbeing, and continuous professional development

We actively encourage our team to pursue CPD and in-house learning to develop both clinically and personally.

Interested?

We'd love to speak with you! Contact us today to learn more about how this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Because our employees matter

We recognize that our people are fundamental to our success. Investing in our team, premises, and processes is central to our mission. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays) and additional holiday for your birthday
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, family-friendly policies, wellbeing initiatives
• Development: £1250 CPD allowance, certificate support, access to the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon, research funding, and more
• Professional Memberships: BVA, VDS, RCVS fees covered
• Colleague Benefits: Pension scheme, Cycle to Work, Green Cars, discounts, and pet treatment benefits